Bristol's iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge to close for full weekend - here's when and why

The Clifton Suspension Bridge will be closed from 7pm on Friday (March 13) to 7pm on Monday (March 16) as contractors Taziker replace a section of the bridge deck at the end of the bridge.

The bridge will remain closed to all road users, including cyclists, throughout the duration of the works. Pedestrians will still be able to cross using the footways.

A diversion route will be signed using Bridge Valley Road, Brunel Way and A369 Rownham Hill, and traffic following the official signed diversion routes during the closure will be exempt from Bristol City Council’s Clean Air Zone.

Bridge Master, Tristan Ralph, said: “As part our continuing works to conserve the bridge for many years to come, we need to schedule occasional road closures to carry out works safely.

“During these closures our contractor, Taziker, will be undertaking replacement of a small length of the bridge deck at the Clifton end of the bridge. We will also take advantage of the closure to conduct general maintenance.

“During these bridge closures pedestrians will still be able to use the bridge, but cycling will be prohibited.

“Cyclists may dismount and walk across the bridge, but as only one narrow footway will be open, cyclists are requested to avoid using the bridge if possible.

“Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust wishes to apologise for the inconvenience which closures will cause. We hope that by keeping the road open during weekdays we will minimise the disruption caused.”